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G781 BRX

1990 Seat Terra

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,779 mi
Last recorded23,779 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 Seat Terra59,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG781 BRX
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 23,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 23,432 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 23,430 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,091 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 22,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2011 21,963 miles

front top suspension mounts have slight movement

gearbox damp

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

offside front tyre side wall cracking

offside rear seat missing at time of test

rear doors slightly insecure

rear wheel bearings have slight movement

steering rack has slight movement

Fail 28 Apr 2011 21,947 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing low

front top suspension mounts have slight movement

gearbox damp

near side rear tyre cracking on side walls

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front outer tyre wall cracking

offside rear seat missing at time of test

rear doors slightly insecure

rear wheel bearings have slight movement

steering rack has slight movement

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 21,218 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Terra?

Based on 2,067 MOT tests across 460 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
1,544
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
460
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131
constant velocity joint gaiter split 117
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G781 BRX is a 1990 Seat Terra in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Seat Terra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 59,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Terra fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G781 BRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Terra typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Seat Terra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G781 BRX registered?

G781 BRX is a 1990 Seat Terra, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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